Prior to graduating, students must demonstrate professional competency in one of five major languages of the Middle East and Muslim world: Arabic, Persian, Turkish, Hebrew, or Urdu.

Five elective courses (15 credits)

Students who choose to complete a research project or write a thesis take 3 or 6 fewer elective credits.

In addition to the list below, elective courses may include special topics courses when relevant, directed readings and research, study abroad courses, internships, and other courses with the approval of the program director.

Students choosing to complete a research project take one of the following courses, and one less elective course.

GOVT 798 - Political Science Research ProjectCredits: 3

HIST 798 - Directed Research and Writing in HistoryCredits: 3

SOCI 696 - Independent StudyCredits: 1-3

ANTH 796 - Master's Research ProjectCredits: 1-6

MEIS 798 - Research Project in Middle East and Islamic StudiesCredits: 3

Optional Thesis (6 credits)

Students who choose to write a thesis should be aware of the policies governing theses as stated in the Academic Policies section of this catalog. They must follow the thesis enrollment policy of the university and once enrolled in MEIS 799, maintain continuous enrollment.

Students choosing to complete a thesis take 6 fewer credits of elective.

MEIS 799 - Thesis Research and Writing in Middle East and Islamic StudiesCredits: 1-6